Latest News – The Horse

Tackling Tough-to-Heal Wounds
When a horse’s healing process gets derailed, wounds can become chronic. Here’s how to prevent complications.

WNV in 4 California Counties
The cases are located in Madera, Sacramento, San Joaquin, and Tulare counties.

Missouri Horse Positive for WNV
The case is located in Oregon County.

Colorado Horse Positive for WNV
The case is located in El Paso County.
EHV-1 Confirmed in Ontario
Two mares in Northumberland County were euthanized after developing neurologic signs from EHV-1.

Minnesota Horse Positive for WNV
The horse lives in Rice County and is recovering.

8 Michigan Horses Positive for Strangles
The horses live in Saginaw County.

How Can Diet Affect Mare Behavior?
Phytoestrogens in horse diets might have physiological effects on mares. An equine nutritionist explains how and why.

Idaho Horse Positive for WNV
The horse lives in Bonneville County.

The Equine Microbiota by Body System
Discover what researchers are learning about the microbiota’s role in the horse’s digestive system, respiratory tract, skin, and more.

6 Horse Farm Safety Tips
The president of Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue offers her tips for keeping your horses safer.

Where Have All The Horse Doctors Gone?
Equine vets have been leaving the field at staggering rates, and the horse industry is advocating for a more sustainable version of the job.

Tennessee Horse Positive for WNV
The case is located in Gibson County.

EEE Confirmed in Rhode Island Donkey
The donkey lived in Providence County and was euthanized.

New York Horse Positive for EEE
The horse lived in Clinton County and is deceased.

North Dakota Horse Positive for WNV
The case is located in Walsh County.



